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Use of hydrochlorothiazide in Denmark following publication of skin cancer risk findings.

Jesper HallasBodil Hammer BechSidsel Arnspang PedersenBo Christensen
Published in: Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety (2021)
The publication of increased risk of skin cancer with hydrochlorothiazide use has led to a marked decline in the use of hydrochlorothiazide in Denmark. A temporary increase in rate of GP contacts was also observed. This highlights the potential impact from disseminating research findings to patients and clinicians.
Keyphrases
  • skin cancer
  • end stage renal disease
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • chronic kidney disease
  • prognostic factors
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • risk assessment
  • soft tissue
  • patient reported